American tennis player Shelby Rogers, a two-time major quarterfinalist, has announced her retirement from the sport following the upcoming US Open. In a social media post, Rogers, 31, expressed her love for the sport but cited a series of injuries and surgeries as the reason for her decision.
Rogers, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 30 in 2022, will compete in the US Open as her final event. She gained recognition for her impressive performance at the 2021 US Open, where she defeated then-No. 1 Ashleigh Barty in a thrilling match.
Throughout her career, Rogers reached three WTA finals and won six ITF titles. She also secured victories over top-10 players like Serena Williams and Simona Halep. Despite her recent struggles with injuries, Rogers remains a respected and well-liked player among her peers.
Her retirement announcement has been met with congratulatory messages and well wishes from fellow players, including Madison Keys, Ons Jabeur, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, and Alize Cornet.
As she prepares for her final appearance at the US Open, Rogers expressed her excitement for one last opportunity to compete at her home Slam. She hopes to inspire the next generation of tennis players to dream big and continue to grow the sport.
Shelby Rogers will face Jessica Pegula in the opening round at the US Open next week, marking the beginning of the end of her professional tennis career. While bidding farewell to the sport she loves, Rogers looks forward to the next chapter of her life.
